Vaughn Velocity Iceberg Pro Intermediate Goalie Leg Pads – Special Edition

Vaughn Velocity Iceberg Pro Intermediate Goalie Leg Pads – Special Edition

The is pad is exclusive to Goalie Plus: New for 2023 is the Special Edition Iceberg Graphic Goalie Leg Pads.  This pad was based off the Velocity V9 & V10 leg pads.  We choose to go with the Iceberg graphic as this has been extremely popular with Vaughn’s college and pro goalies.  In the past, a customer could only order the Iceberg graphic in the Pro Carbon Velocity series.  This meant that there was not an option for an Intermediate or Junior sized goalie to get this graphic – but now they can!

The Velocity Iceberg Pro Intermediate goalie leg pads will come with a double break on the vertical roll. With the tremendous success of our V9 Double Break pads, we decided to continue this with the Iceberg Velocity in 2023. So, what does the double break feature really mean?  Well, we will start from the beginning, the Vaughn Velocity has always been the benchmark for hybrid goalie pads in the hockey industry.  Starting with the original Vaughn Velocity line back in the early 2000’s through the Velocity V7’s, the Velocity has always been a double break pad (double break defined as a break in the vertical roll above and below the knee).  At Goalies Plus we felt it was necessary to offer this option because of the functional aspect the double break provides.  It is our opinion that when a goalie is selecting a Velocity goal pad, they are choosing it because it has softer, more flexible feel which a hybrid goalie prefers.  The softer and flexible feel allows the pad to flex more as the goalie moves in and out of a variety of movements and techniques.

The double break allows for increased flexibility and greater vertical and lateral flex (more independent flexibility of the pad – top, middle and bottom).  By having more lateral flex in the pads, the goalie has greater control and more natural in their movements compared to a stiffer version. Even if the goalies butterfly technique is wide enough in for a single or no break pad – the double break makes skating movements much easier around the crease because of the lateral flex (twisting flex of the pad is another way to phrase this).  The smaller the pad, the stiffer the pad becomes, therefore a having more flex vertically and laterally helps smaller goalies for move around without becoming bound up in their own equipment.

Another reason we went with the double break was the increase coverage in the butterfly technique.  A hybrid goalie considers themselves a hybrid for many reasons, size, mobility, body limitations, etc.  A very common characteristic of a hybrid goalie is a narrow to medium width butterfly technique.  Since a hybrid goalie will still utilize the butterfly technique, it is important that the pad can do its part.  By having the double break on the pads, even a narrow width goalie can still perform a butterfly technique with full closure.  Without the additional break in the pad, there is a possibility that the hybrid goalie will leave a gap in their five-hole because the pads will not wrap around enough and seal the five-hole area.

The face of the Velocity Iceberg leg pads will have a very active rebound.  The shin area of the 2023 Iceberg pad has been stiffened to create the more active rebounds that goalies are looking for.

The Velocity Iceberg Pro Senior leg pads will continue to use the popular Quick Slide material on the inner edge of the pads (as well as other friction areas).  The Quick Slide material greatly increases side to side movement and makes bad third period ice feel like a fresh clean sheet of ice.  Vaughn has also widened the leg channel of the Velocity Iceberg and extended the wrap around protection on the back of the legs.  The knee landing area on the Velocity Iceberg has been lengthened from previous generations. This provides a second level of coverage in the butterfly position and is especially helpful for shots that squeeze through the thigh rise while making a save using the butterfly technique.  The lengthened blocks seal nicely behind the thigh rise and seal up these types of situations.

The boot strap on the Velocity Iceberg goalie leg pads will be a leather strap.  The stock Velocity pads have come with an elastic boot strap.  We felt there was too much give in the elastic boot strap since goalies that want a boot strap generally want it to be snug and not stretching.  This locks the pad in place better and does not allow the pad to slide down the goalie’s leg and over the front of the skate.  For goalies that do not like a bootstrap, it can easily be cut out.

Vaughn Velocity Iceberg Pro Intermediate Goalie Leg Pads – Special Edition Features:

• Model Year: 2023
• Goalies Plus Special Edition Iceberg Graphic
• Goalies Plus Special Edition Double Break
• Leather bootstrap instead of elastic bootstrap
• Firmer front surface gives more active rebound
• Quick slide material on inner pad edge
• Bottom trim with quick slide material
• Lower skate strap with Elastic and Velcro closure
• Wide inner leg cradle with wider shape
• Extended back leg coverage
• Lower profile outside roll with single break style
• Plus 2” thigh rise with square shaped inside edge
• Thinner outside panel profile for less bulk
• Pre-curved shape for precise shape
• New inner knee cradle pad is adjustable
• Two-way adjustable knee cradle strap
• Knee cradle center with MSH speeds pad and leg rotation
• Wider inner knee landing surface
• Three knee roll design
• Inner core is more rebound active for 2023
• Scoop bend with easier flex
• Outer knee cradle pad is adjustable or removable
• Reinforced instep over skate
• Eight exclusive colors:
  • Black/White/Orange – Black middle section, White Iceberg top and bottom sections, Orange outlines of the Iceberg graphic
  • Black/Red/White – Black middle section, White Iceberg top and red Iceberg bottom sections, Red & White outlines of the Iceberg graphic
  • White/Black – White middle section, White Iceberg top and bottom sections, Black outlines of the Iceberg graphic
  • Black/White/Sport Gold – Black middle section, White Iceberg top and bottom sections, Sport Gold outlines of the Iceberg graphic
  • White/Red/Blue – White middle section, Blue Iceberg top and red Iceberg bottom sections, Red & Blue outlines of the Iceberg graphic
  • Blue/Black/White – Blue middle section, White Iceberg top and Black Quick Slide bottom sections, Black Quick Slide & White outlines of the Iceberg graphic
  • Silver/Black/White – Silver middle section, Black Quick Slide bottom Iceberg section with white outline, Top of the pad will be all silver (no top Iceberg graphic – only bottom)
  • All Black – Black middle section, Black Iceberg top and bottom sections, Black Quick Slide outlines of the Iceberg graphic